The drawing shows a viewpoint from above, overlooking rooftops and trees. The horizon is vague, with the tallest trees suggesting its location. The artist uses pencil for loose, quick strokes to outline the forms of trees and buildings. The lines are expressive and textural, capturing the foliage with delicate marks. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of gray. Rooftops with parallel lines are seen closest, with foliage becoming denser in the distance. In the background, various roofs and slender, upright trees dominate the upper section of the drawing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1744/1750
- Medium
- graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4638 × 3098 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original